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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Craig's Colorado Car Condo

    I'm overdue for an update. Lots of small advances but waiting for a V2 engine specialist to undo some errors and do some machining that shoulda been done earlier. I cleaned up and painted the LH and RH air filter housings and trumpets. With time on my hands and being stalled awaiting engine...
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    Mezzanine design resources

    A useful resource I found helpful is https://www.mezzaninesonline.com/ -- they also offer staircases, railings, flooring, etc. Pretty much a turn key outfit. They have representatives who will help you wade through the myriad options they offer. They are not the quickest in replies, I...
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    Advice on this garage

    And that begs the question: Where are the expansion joints? That floor already has 1, or 2, or maybe even 3 cracks in it -- depends how you count them. It ~may~ have cracked as much as it's gonna. It ~may~ crack some more. Do you know how thick the pour is? Do you know how old the pour is...
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    Advice on this garage

    ??? He is referring to the US Flag on the wall
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    30x50 lift and loft location

    I agree with Codyboy with one exception. Why stop half way across the building with a 15' loft. Build the loft ALL the way across the back wall - 30' How you getting up/down to the loft
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    CLEANEST shop?

    Regguy1, I gotta admit, when I saw this photo / / I immediately thought of this: / / prolly doesn't apply to you though,
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    My hardware storage

    Here is my little stash of hardware -- about the same as your "after" Small H/W: #6, to 3/8" and then the larger H/W
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    Crackle Paint

    VHT offers Wrinkled Spray Paint cans in various colors. Typically available through Summit or Eastwood.
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    CLEANEST shop?

    About two years ago, (2023-24) I took a couple of photos of my shops. Imported them into PowerPoint. Added Text Boxes. Then made a video of the 8-10 slides - looks pretty much the same today:
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    Getting the new toolbox organized

    Everyone has their own system and degree of OCD when doing so. Here are a bunch of photos of my Icon box, drawers are shown from the top of the cabinet downward: / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Hope this helps
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    Waterloo blast cabinet

    I don't recall the source of this chart but using the part numbers ought to get you there. Anyhow -- maybe it will help you decide on the media. Note that ground glass (same as your medium crushed glass?) is the most abrasive media. Depending on the substrate, that may be too harsh Regarding...
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    Fire Extinguishers

    My shop (automobile hobby) is 2300 sq ft. This diagram shows the location of my 5x extinguishers (the one top center is beside my circuit box; others are beside doors) I feel 50/50 about having more -- OK?; need more (where)? Comments
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    picture test

    would like to know where this photo was taken
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    Looking for trim ideas

    I went one step further when I used left-over angles from my garage door installation. I had them powder coated - along with other door hardware. Garage Door - interior is obvious The left-over lengths protect the plywood flooring in the loft is a bit harder to see / / Close up of loft flooring
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    Getting my nuts and bolts organized

    @Grant Gunderson Where did you source the red plastic clips / labels that are on each Schiller bin as shown in your third photo? Craig
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    What do you regret most?

    I have a 2400 sq ft shop so size seems OK (after 4.5 years working in it) -- for now. BUT - I only built a 14' ceiling and now wanna put in a mezzanine - the vertical is pretty tight. A 16' ceiling woulda been better than my 14'. I have 54x 110V outlets 5x 220V outlets in-floor heat...
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    Mezzanine in Hobby Shop with In-Floor Heating

    After a delay of two weeks, I received a reply from Mezzanines-On-Line. Still working out the details of anchoring to the wall(s), but with mezzanine, stairs, railing and all hardware: $27,500.
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    Mezzanine in Hobby Shop with In-Floor Heating

    I like this idea but would prefer a smaller plate so as to be less intrusive into the floor space.
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    Mezzanine in Hobby Shop with In-Floor Heating

    It's a pole barn construction. More detailed sketch in PDF Photo is of wall during construction / / Poles are sistered 2'x4' 's / /
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